46 CFR 188.10-53
§ 188.10-53 Oceanographic research vessel.
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- 46 CFR 188.10-53, § 188.10-53 Oceanographic research vessel, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/231024
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The term oceanographic research vessel means a vessel that the Secretary finds is being employed only in instruction in oceanography or limnology, or both, or only in oceanographic or limnological research, including those studies about the sea such as seismic, gravity meter, and magnetic exploration and other marine geophysical or geological surveys, atmospheric research, and biological research.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.